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Jedinak, who will take on Thailand with his native Australia in a World Cup qualifier later today, told Fox News : “Getting used to what we’re trying to do there and how we’re trying to do things was relative to the team - a little bit slow at the start.

“But of late it’s picked up, I’ve been given more responsibility and (am) thriving in that environment.”

Getting the best out of Jedinak isn’t the only thing Bruce has achieved during his short time in charge at Villa Park.

Villa's Mile Jedinak and Blues' Lukas Jutkiewicz

Star striker Jonathan Kodjia is now thriving and has scored five goals in five matches under the new boss, while Villa’s defence is looking less fragile, particularly under late assaults from the opposition.

“He’s made it clear and simplified and there’s no in between with him - he tells it how it is and how he wants it, and you’ve got to try and do it to the best of your ability.